Core Planning Reasoning
The development is recommended for a grant of permission as it is consistent with the 'RES' zoning objective of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would not seriously injure residential amenity or traffic safety, provided the driveway entrance is restricted to 3.5m.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The widening of the vehicular entrance to 4.2m is excessive, and a condition reducing it to 3.5m is necessary in the interest of pedestrian and traffic safety.
- The impact of the first-floor bathroom extension on the morning sunlight of the adjoining property is minimal and does not constitute a serious injury to residential amenity.
- The diverse pattern of existing extensions in the immediate terrace indicates that the proposed development does not disrupt a fixed architectural character or undermine the area's zoning objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning 'RES'South Dublin County Development Plan 2022 – 2028Policy H14
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses an appeal against South Dublin County Council's decision to grant retention permission for a widened driveway and a first-floor bathroom extension at 166 Whitehall Road West, a mid-terrace residence. The site is zoned 'RES' under the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, which aims to protect or improve residential amenity. Third-party appellants at No. 164 argued the extension was overbearing and caused sunlight loss. The Inspector concluded that the 4.2m wide dri...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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